Medical imaging systems
Overall Course Objectives
The purpose of the course is to give a thorough introduction to modern diagnostic imaging systems. This includes the primary systems as X-ray, computer tomgraphy (CT), ultrasound and MR. Certain aspects of PET, PET/CT, PET/MR and SPECT will also be explained. Both the physics behind the systems will be taught as well as the signal processing performed in the systems. A number of exercises will be made. Two projects about two different imaging systems must be handed in during the course.
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Learning Objectives
- explain the physical interaction mechanisms for ultrasound, X-ray, CT, MR, SPECT, and PET scanning.
- explain the signal processing involved in making an ultrasound image.
- explain signal processing methods for estimating blood velocity using ultrasound.
- explain back-projection algorithms used in CT, MR, and PET scanners.
- write programs in Matlab that implement signal processing methods and estimators used in medical imaging.
- write reports describing quantitative results from Matlab programs.
- understand journal articles on medical imaging and implement signal processing algorithms from the literature.
- give a quantitative evaluation of signal and image processing algorithms in terms of performance and accuracy.
- write a scientific report explaining a signal processing algorithm implementation made in Matlab and quantifying its performance.
- identify anatomic structures in a clinical image.
Course Content
Physics of ultrasound scanning. ultrasound imaging. Signal processing in flow estimation systems (Doppler Systems). X-ray physics and imaging. CT scanning and reconstruction. MR scanning and reconstruction. PET, PET/CT, PET/MR, and SPECT scanning. Matlab exercises. Implementation of signal processing. Report writing.
Teaching Method
Lectures, exercises, projects and two reports.
Faculty
Limited number of seats
Minimum: 5.
Please be aware that this course will only be held if the required minimum number of participants is met. You will be informed 8 days before the start of the course, whether the course will be held.